Ap. 12, 2010 Minutes

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP
CLARE COUNTY
P.O. BOX 239
LAKE GEORGE, MI 48633
989-588-9841

Minutes for April 12, 2010

Gene Ringley, Supervisor
Carol L. Majewski, Clerk
Lori L. West, Treasurer
Joyce A. Branam, Trustee
Gerald E. Galloway, Trustee

Minutes
Regular Meeting
Lincoln Township Board
12 April, 2010

Supervisor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll call present were, Carey, Hardin, Tobin, Zimmerman and Majewski. Also present were Lakes Dir. Carey, Planning Chair Hamilton, Planning Sec. Szczepanski, Zoning Admin. Lambert, Fire Chief Majewski, County Comm. Lockmiller, Road Comm. Engineer, Sheriff Deputy Kennedy and 4 other interested persons.

Minutes of the 08 March, 2010 regular meeting accepted as presented.
Treasurer’s report approved as presented.

Motion by Tobin to pay the monthly bills, second by Hardin, roll call vote, 5 yeas, motion carried.

Stocking provided an updated detailed set of preliminary plans for the Enhancement. The Road Commission has reimbursed the township for the special assessment on the two lots on Park Dr. The fair will be the first week of August this year.

Zimmerman reminded everyone that road brining will begin soon, just before Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, with other applications if necessary.

Tom Pirnstill of the Clare Co. Transit gave a presentation outlining ridership, budget, upcoming millage proposal and the new building. Seniors and handicap ride the transit for $1.00, regular fare is $2.00 and they offer a prescription drug pick up for $2.00.

Chief Majewski reported that there will be a tornado warning test on 29 April, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. The siren will blare for a continuous 3 minute blast; the all clear is a one minute blast.
Time Emergency Equipment will be coming to size 3 fire fighters for new turnout gear.
Ken Logan is back from inactive status. There were 20 rescue, 4 fire and 1 power line related runs for the month of March, 81 year to date.

Motion by Tobin to approve a general fund expenditure of $1834.00 for the purpose of Great Lakes Subsurface to do ground sonar to locate the older unmarked graves in the Lincoln Township Cemetery, second by Carey, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Zimmerman to offer for sealed bid the John Deere Z-Trak lawn tractor w/ leaf bagger, second by Tobin, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Zimmerman to authorize Tobin and Majewski to offer the 2 Bertha Lake lots on Finley Lake Ave. for sealed bid, second by Hardin, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Majewski to proceed with an auction of misc. township and fire hall items, second by Zimmerman, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Majewski to approve a general fund expenditure of $400.00 for the purpose of flowers for the township hall and cemetery, second by Zimmerman, all in favor, motion carried.

Motion by Zimmerman to adopt resolution number 041210-A a resolution to set a fee for Special Land Use Permits as follows: $250.00 if the applicant agrees to hold their hearing during a regularly scheduled Planning meeting or $425.00 if the applicant wants to expedite the process and hold a special hearing of the Planning Commission, second by Hardin, roll call vote, Majewski – yes, Zimmerman – yes, Tobin – yes, Carey – yes, Hardin – yes, resolution adopted.

Motion by Hardin to adjourn the meeting, second by Zimmerman, all in favor, meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Carol L. Majewski, Clerk